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Visit Monmouthshire in spring

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  1. Easter Egg
    Take part in Llandegfedd Lake's 2026 Easter Trails Collect trail maps from the activity centre, then head out to explore Llandegfedd Lake and find all the wildlife signs.
    1. Honeyade from Hive Mind

      2025 Great Taste Award winning products in Monmouthshire.

    Things To Do Highlights

    Penallt Church

    Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village, dating from the early 13th century and…

    Chepstow Museum

    Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and…

    Eagle's Nest Viewpoint

    Wyndcliff Wood is a superb example of a lower Wye Valley gorge woodland with ancient hanging beech…

    St. Mary's Chepstow

    St Mary's Priory has been a centre for prayer and worship for over 950 years. St Mary's Priory is…

    Shire Hall Monmouth Sunshine

    The Shire Hall Museum in Monmouth will close to the public on 20 December 2025 and will be closed…

    Caerwent Roman Town

    An archaeologist’s paradise with impressive Roman walls and remains.

    Blake Theatre

    Not only do we aim to provide an interesting range of shows and a film club, we are also available…

    couple enjoy walking through  Coed Y Bwnydd Hill Fort & Woodlands with bluebells

    Coed y Bwnydd is the largest and possibly best-preserved Iron Age hill fort in Monmouthshire, with…

    Borough Theatre

    The Borough Theatre is a lively venue situated right in the centre of the historic market town of…

    View from a Distance 1

    Llanddewi Rhydderch Baptist Chapel was built in 1827, on land donated by the Williams family. …

    Clydach Ironworks

    Explore the remains of Clydach Ironworks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, with parking and a…

    Virtuous Well

    A medieval well famous for its cures.

    Pentwyn Farm

    Pentwyn Farm has survived virtually unchanged for centuries. One of the largest areas of…

    Abergavenny Castle

    Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11 - 4 except Mondays and Wednesdays. The grounds of…

    St Mary's Priory and Tithe Barn

    St Mary's Priory Church is the parish church for the town and community of Abergavenny and is one…

    Exterior of Llanvihangel Court

    Llanvihangel Court is a Tudor manor house set on the edge of the beautiful Black Mountains and the…

    Church of St Mary's at Llanfair Kilgeddin

    Grade I listed medieval church which was rebuilt in the 1800s, carefully reusing some of the…

    Prisk Wood, Spring walk (Hamish Blair) (4)

    Prisk Wood is a six hectare ancient woodland high up in the Wye Valley.

    Margaret's Wood (Lauri MacLean)

    Margaret's Wood is a beautifully mature 2 hectare woodland in the Whitebrook Valley.

    Usk Rural Life Museum

    An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.

    Gallery at Home

    Welcome to Gallery at Home, a new contemporary art gallery in a little town called Usk.

    New Grove View (Roger James)

    New Grove Meadows are found at the top of the Wye Valley ridge near Trellech, offering spectacular…

    Harold's Stones, Gemma Kate Wood

    Harold's Stones date back 3,500 years to the Bronze Age.

    St James' Llangua Exterior. Andy Marshall / Friends of Friendless Churches

    Visit the recently restored medieval Church of St James in Llangua, Grosmont

    Events coming up in Monmouthshire

    Miniature Railway at Old Station Tintern small red and black train showing a wheelchair carriage - sunny day

    The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This…

    Openings

    Season

    1st April 2026-31st October 2026
    Pianoforte

    Set against the backdrop of the 1839 Newport Rising, this is a story of resilience, justice and…

    Openings

    Season

    21st May 2026
    Devauden Music Festival 2025  gate with sign with bright colours and balloons in Monmouth

    The Devauden Festival has been running since 2010 and is a family friendly event set in the heart…

    Openings

    Season

    22nd May 2026-24th May 2026
    Circus performer in Caldicot Castle at Big Banquet

    Street Food Circus rolls back into Caldicot Castle with “The Big Banquet” for the late May Bank…

    Openings

    Season

    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    Lord  Raglan Trip Boat at Goytre Wharf

    Enjoy skippered trips along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Goytre Wharf, where the…

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    22nd May 2026-24th May 2026

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    29th May 2026-31st May 2026

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    5th June 2026-7th June 2026
    White Castle Vineyard Tour with Robb Merchant

    Our Tour is a wonderful opportunity to experience first hand an award winning Welsh Vineyard.

    Openings

    Season

    22nd May 2026-25th May 2026
    Monnow Bridge Markets - Local Produce stalls / green tents on Monow Bridge over river

    Curated food and produce markets using local producers and businesses

    Openings

    Local Produce

    23rd May 2026

    Local Produce

    4th July 2026

    Night Market

    29th August 2026

    Curated Food Market

    31st October 2026

    Curated Food Market

    5th December 2026
    open days 2026 wine, food and live music

    Visit The Dell Vineyard for a weekend pop-up with The Cheese Connection.

    Openings

    12:00 - 6:00pm

    23rd May 2026

    12:00 - 6:00pm

    24th May 2026

    12:00 - 6:00pm

    29th August 2026

    12:00 - 6:00pm

    30th August 2026
    Scenery at Llandegfedd Lake

    Get ready for our Summer Half Term Trail at Llandegfedd Lake

    Openings

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    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    Chepstow Castle

    Come along to Chepstow Castle and hand sew your very own castle themed notebook and decorate the…

    Openings

    Season

    23rd May 2026
    It's close in this octuple race

    Monmouth Regatta is two days of side by side racing on the fantastic waters of the River Wye, in…

    Openings

    Season

    23rd May 2026-24th May 2026
    Rowing boat at Llandegfedd Lake with family in.

    Experience our latest activity – rowing boat hire!

    Openings

    Season

    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    Fletcher

    Mercenary archers are encamped at Tintern Abbey with their families! Why are they here? How do they…

    Openings

    Season

    23rd May 2026-25th May 2026

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    22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
    Herne's Arrow Events

    An amazing weekend celebrating the classic British TV show, Robin of Sherwood. Meet and talk with…

    Openings

    Season

    23rd May 2026-24th May 2026
    children with bingo notes and pens looking around chepstow castle having fun

    Search the castle for features old and new, and be the first one in your family to shout … BINGO!

    Openings

    Season

    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    Murder Mystery Weekend

    Become a detective and help solve the crime and bring the culprit(s) to justice, with a prize for…

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026-25th May 2026
    Baileau

    Baileau is a mature cottage style garden around an ancient farmhouse (not open). Packed with fruit…

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026
    Summer Sculpture Exhibition

Set on the gentle slopes of the beautiful Wye Valley in Tintern, this *award‑winning sculpture garden* hosts one of Wales

    Enjoy the artwork and plant life at the Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, a 3 acre garden set on the…

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026-13th September 2026
    Abergavenny Steam Rally

    The Abergavenny Steam Rally is held every year on the last Bank Holiday in May. It is a great day…

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026-25th May 2026
    Busy Catbrook Plant sale with people enjoying the plans on sale in the village hall near chepstow

    Excellent Annual plant sale with home made teas! Please grow and bring plants and home produce to…

    Openings

    Season

    25th May 2026
    may half term physical theatre and circus workshop

    Jump into fun FREEE May half-term theatre and Circus workshops and unleash your creativity on stage!

    Openings

    Season

    26th May 2026-29th May 2026
    Bee

    Find out all about medieval beekeeping at Chepstow Castle, with a chance to observe the bees at…

    Openings

    Season

    26th May 2026
    Caldicot Castle

    ​​​​​​​Come and join us at Caldicot Castle for a unique insight into the fascinating and chequered…

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    27th May 2026

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    24th June 2026

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    29th July 2026

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    26th August 2026

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    30th September 2026

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    28th October 2026
    Romeo & Juliet - Class Act Theatre Company

    Class Act Theatre Company's award wining cast presents Romeo and Juliet.

    Openings

    Season

    28th May 2026-30th May 2026

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    30th May 2026

    Accommodation Highlights

    Beacon Park Cottages

    Our three cottages are nestled around Llanfoist Wharf on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, near…

    Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

    Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm Farm offers you 16 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread across the…

    Oak Apple Tree

    An idyllic woodland oasis on an organic farm

    Orchard Wagon

    Highlands Campsite is a perfect hideaway yet with stunning views across the valley. Peaceful…

    Mayhill Hotel

    Located in the heart of the scenic Wye Valley and only a minute's walk from the banks of the river…

    View from Caer Llan

    Caer Llan is a large country house set in 25 acres of garden, field and woodland in the designated…

    Pen Y Dre Farm

    Pen-Y-Dre Farm Cottages is a recently converted beautiful 17th Century Coach House near Abergavenny…

    Outside

    Three luxury canvas safari lodges, each with their own private bathroom and hot tub. Rediscover…

    PODS EXTERIOR

    Stay at one of our secluded woodland lodges in the grounds of The Crown at Pantygelli.

    Larchfield Grange Exterior

    Larchfield Grange is a luxury 4 bedroom house situated in the quaint market town of Abergavenny.

    Goose & Cuckoo

    The Goose and Cuckoo offers wonderful views, good beer, home-cooked locally sourced food and a wide…

    Werngochlyn

    Cottages converted from 18th century barns 2½ miles from the market town of Abergavenny.

    Dry Dock Cottage

    Dry Dock Cottage is a relaxing stay on the banks of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal with a…

    The Ferns

    'The Ferns' B&B is situated in the pretty village of Llandenny set in the heart of the beautiful…

    The leafy entrance to the Sugarloaf, accessed by a short set of steps or a path from the car park

    The Sugar Loaf at Welsh Marches is located in the countryside within easy reach of Chepstow and…

    Abergavenny Premier Inn

    Whether you're a hiker, biker or nature-lover, our Premier Inn Abergavenny hotel is great for a…

    Vauxhall Cottage

    Vauxhall Cottage is a 3 bedroom detached cottage a short stroll from Chepstow's historic town…

    Rockfield Coach House

    Stay at the Legendary Rockfield Music Studios on Rockfield Farm. The Coach House has been used…

    The Angel Hotel

    Set in an ideal location at the heart of the bustling market town of Abergavenny, The Angel Hotel…

    Two Rivers Chepstow

    The Two Rivers is a newly built 23 bedroom lodge style accommodation. Situated on the A48 within…

    Harvest Home Countryside

    Welcome to Harvest Home 2020 bespoke Shepherd Lodges, situated around a large natural wildlife…

    Self catering cottage ground level for 2 adults

    Self catered single storey holiday rental perched above the River Wye within walking distance of…

    Three Mountains Luxury Retreat

    Three Mountains Luxury Retreats is set in the medieval Goytre Hall, which has been recently…

    Clare's Cottage

    A beautiful cottage located in an area of outstanding natural beauty nestled between the Wye Valley…

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